By Albert Countryman Jr.

On a beautiful, crisp night for softball with a huge crowd in attendance, the Gloucester City High School team defeated cross-town rival Gloucester Catholic, 4-2, using the long ball.

In the top of the first inning, Sam Dobleman crushed a fast ball way over the left field fence to give the Lady Lions a 1-0 lead.

Meanwhile, behind some great defense, Gloucester City pitcher Taylor Chain kept the Lady Rams from scoring over the first five innings.

In the fourth inning, Erica Smizer led off with a single and Dobleman hit a ball to deep center. The crowd roared as it soared through the night sky.

Lady Rams centerfielder Kristin Collins made a mighty leap for the ball against the fence, but it glanced off her glove and into the crowd for a home run.

Kelsey Cutler led off the top of the fifth, and smoked a fast ball for a home run to left to give the Lady Lions a 4-0 lead.

It was the first win over the Lady Rams for the Gloucester City seniors, who were honored before the game. They are Jackie Leafey, Tiffaney Stiteler, Smizer, Cutler and Dobleman.

Also honored were the Gloucester Catholic seniors, Melissa Jackson, Shauna Vennell and Amanda Rice.

Both teams have qualified for the state playoffs, and the annual rivalry game is a great tune-up.

 

 

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Davis was an unknown in the Trenton-area when he was hired by the Broncs to take over for the legendary Sonny Pittaro.

And that was no easy task in itself all Pittaro did was win 766 games and have the field where Davis\’ team now plays named after him.

For that matter, Rider had just two baseball coaches from 1961 Pittaro and Tom Petroff, both of whom are in the school\’s Hall of Fame before Davis arrived in Lawrenceville in 2005.

A southerner who grew up in Bridgewater, Va., and coached at George Mason, Frostburg State and Georgia Southwestern, Davis made a name for himself in South Jersey where he won four National Junior College titles at Gloucester County College.

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The City of Gloucester City made the Friday, May 23 edition of Star Ledger. In a story somewhat critical of the Abbott District school construction program the City was used as one example of how poorly the program was run.

The article written by Bill Wolfe states in part, Inspector General Cooper\’s April 21, 2005 Report to former Governor Codey found that $330 million had been spent on sites \”patently unsuitable\” for schools -perhaps the poster child for these findings are the purchase of a Superfund site in Gloucester City and former Manhattan project site in Union City. Cooper\’s Report also found Full Report Here

One section of the report that particularly bothers me (quoting findings) SCC has minimal guidelines for what constitutes an acceptable site for a school and generally accedes to the site submitted by local school authorities.

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It was a well known fact that the area surrounding the Pop Corn building was listed as a federal government Superfund site. Yet our school board and administrators choose this area to build a new school. The school never got built because the state School Construction Corporation (SCC) mismanaged the $8.3 billion it was given to construct schools in the Abbott Districts.

But don’t despair. According to the same article state legislators are still looking for more money to spend on this program. See Lawmakers Ask for an Extra $2.5 billion

Neighboring Brooklawn made the headlines on Monday, May 26, 2008. Courier Post columnist Jim Walsh took the Town Fathers to task for evicting a family of seven from a borough home two years ago. According to Walsh who quoted from court documents, \”In September 2003, Laura Burrough\’s family of five rented a three-bedroom duplex under an affordable-housing program. Over the next two years, she had two babies.

In June 2006, the Borough said those babies violated an occupancy limit. It then opposed a finding by an administrative law judge and the state Department of Community Affairs that the uprooted family was owed about $4,100 for moving expenses.

Walsh writes, \”In its appeal, the borough put a creative spin on how to view a family of seven that moves after receiving one month\’s notice that its lease won\’t be renewed. \”Finding that this matter was an eviction was arbitrary and capricious,\” Brooklawn contended.

That wasn\’t good enough for the judges, who ruled against Brooklawn on May 14.

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Congratulations to Walt Burrows, Courier Post Sports writer who is retiring after 58 years of reporting on local sports. Walt grew up in Gloucester City and graduated from Gloucester City High School. While in school he worked as a stringer for the Gloucester City News, and continued to do so after he graduated. Later he got a job with the Courier Post and as they say the rest is history.

For many years, up until he had a health problem, Walt continued to write for the City News. Each week he would hand deliver two articles one on the Rams and the other on the Lions. He lived in Marlton and Sunday night he would drive over to Gloucester City and leave the stories in the NEWS mailbox. Walt never forgot his home town. And this was his way of saying \”Thank You\” to my Dad for helping him out when he was just beginning his illustrious career as a sports reporter.

CHEERS TO YOU WALT! May you have many happy years of enjoyment. You certainly deserve it.

The Classic Sportsman, Walt Burrow Retires

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Delegates have been chosen to represent Woodbury High School at the 2008 American Legion Jersey Boys State session. The annual event will be held June 15-20 at Rider University, Lawrenceville.

Included will be Christian Schoning, David Carl, Kennon McMahon and Scott Bassler.

These delegates are sponsored by American Legion Post 133 of Woodbury and Woodbury High School. They will learn about local, county and state government by campaigning for and holding elections for the various offices.

About 900 delegates from various high schools in New Jersey will be attending the 2008 American Legion Jersey Boys State session.

Christian Schoning plays both varsity soccer and tennis and is captain of the latter. He is a member of the Marching and Orchestra Bands and also plays for the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble.

Secretary of the Ecology Club, he writes for the school newspaper, is a member of the World Affairs Council Model UN and has participated annually in the Academic Bowl. His scholastic achievements rank him near the top of his class and he has just been inducted into the National Honor Society .

Within the community, he has been involved with his church and has been a Boy Scout for many years, hoping to complete his final project for Eagle Scout rank later this year.

David Carl is an honor roll student who participates in Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Student Government, Drama Club, Interact, AV Club and Ecology Club.

A varsity letter winner in soccer and tennis, he was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. He enjoys broadcasting and hopes to major in Communications in college.

Kennon McMahon takes AP and honors level classes and has been a member of the soccer and track teams. Class treasurer, he is a member of the World Affairs Council/Model UN and Ecology Club, Math League, World Language Club, Varsity Club and Student Council.

A volunteer soccer referee, he plays for a club soccer team. He plans to attend a four year college and play soccer.

Scott Bassler is an honor student recently inducted into the National Honor Society. His curriculum consists of honor and AP classes. He participates in numerous activities and clubs including Science League, Math League, Academic Bowl, Ecology Club (officer), Traveling Choir, Men\’s Ensemble Choir, Spanish Club, World Language Honor Society and Theater Club.

He played baseball for two years, switching to tennis this year. He has been an assistant teacher at St. Stephen\’s Lutheran Church Sunday School Education Program for five years. His academic goal is to pursue a career in medical research.

Note:The advertorial was first posted in March. Since then Bath and Designs Inc. has moved into its new location at 520 South Broadway.

By Sara Martino

Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as the Roman, Persian, Indian and Chinese, centuries ago during a time when public baths were used and when citizens bathed in the rivers.

Now, we have beautiful bathroom and kitchens fixtures that those ancient civilizations could never imagine. Thanks to Gloucester Plumbing Supply, residents and contractors can purchase the finest of products, such as Kohler, Mansfield, Moen, Weil-McLain, Sterling, Grohe, etc. to make their homes more comfortable and enjoyable.

Joe Kenney (photo above) and his wife Lori own the plumbing supply that has been a family business since 1966. Lori\’s father, Ray Palombo, was the founder of the business and Joe and Lori became owners after him.

The bulk of the business is from plumbing contractors. Home owners and do-it-yourselfers come to the counter area for parts and service and can purchase anything from a washer to a whole houseful of plumbing. Eleven employees are capable and willing to assist the customers.

Gloucester Plumbing sells energy efficient products. One example is a Rinnai Tank-less water heater. \”The idea of tank- less water heaters is fairly new in the United States. They have been installed in homes for years in Europe. They are very efficient and more expensive than the standard water heater, but the savings would be realized in the long run,\” said Joe. The water heaters qualify for an energy tax rebate of $300.00

In addition to the location at 337 S. Broadway, another branch is located at 195 Center Street Unit G in Sewell, NJ. Several trucks make deliveries daily throughout the tri-state area.

Lori manages the \”Bath Designs, etc.\” showroom, an extension of the plumbing supply house. There are two showrooms, one located at 327 S. Broadway and the other showroom is in Haddonfield at 18 S. Haddon Avenue. \”We are certainly a fixture here in Gloucester City and have chosen to renovate our buildings in the same location,\” Lori said.

At the present time, one warehouse property is in the process of renovation and the two businesses will be consolidated. \”We are looking forward to welcoming the retail market as well as our residents to our new show room at 520 Broadway once it is completed,\” Lori said. The owners said they need to expand to keep growing and delivering more services to their customers.

In addition to employing area residents, Gloucester Plumbing has been host to co-op vocational school students who were interested in learning the trade of plumbing. As members of the former Quaker Tri- State Plumbing Association, plumbing tools were donated to the Vocational School.

Joe attended St. Mary\’s School and Gloucester Catholic High School. Lori and Joe have two daughters who are now attending college. The company has been a sponsor of the city\’s Little League Teams. Joe is a former director of the Business Association and a member of the UEZ organization. \”The UEZ has been a positive force for the city and will continue to provide serious benefits for the residents.\” he said. Gloucester Plumbing is a certified UEZ business that may charge only 3 ½ percent sales tax on purchases.

If you are ready to take your bath in luxury and comfort, give up the idea of lounging in an ancient Roman open bath and make a visit to Gloucester Plumbing Supply and to the Bath Designs,etc. showroom right here in Gloucester City.

Related: Buy Local/UEZ

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The ball had struck his chest at the precise millisecond between heartbeats, sending him into cardiac arrest, according to his doctors. He crumpled to the ground and stopped breathing.

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Now Domalewski is severely disabled, left with brain damage after being struck in the chest by a line drive that stopped his heart while he was playing in a youth baseball game.

His family filed a lawsuit last week against the maker of the metal bat that was used in the game, against Little League Baseball and a sporting goods chain that sold the bat. The family contends metal baseball bats are inherently unsafe for youth games because the ball comes off them much faster than from wooden bats.

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By Kyle Schwabenbauer

— My success as an archery hunter has sometimes been as unpredictable as a bottomland breeze. There have been days when all the pieces came together and I actually believed I had \”figured things out.\” There have also been days when, despite paying close attention to the smallest detail, my hunt was foiled by a chance event beyond my control. Although this inconsistency can be frustrating at times, it\’s just a natural element of our sport and part of what makes a successful day afield so rewarding.

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Gloucester City Councilwoman Kellie Ferry released the following statement regarding the upcoming Memorial Day

\”Come join the VFW and the American Legion on May 26, 2008 as they start off the Memorial Day Celebrations by paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of our town beginning at 8 am in the Cedar Grove Cemetery on Market Street.

\”From there they will proceed to the St. Mary\’s Cemetery also on Market Street and then to Union Cemetery located on Powell Street. The commemoration will continue at 11 AM at the War Memorials on Broadway, everyone is invited to bring a chair and enjoy speeches from various people and essay readings from several high school students that will pay tribute to our special soldiers.

\”The City Choir and the GHS Band will also be there to add a special ambiance.

\”At the conclusion of the ceremony a parade will begin down Broadway turning right onto Powell and marching into Proprietor\’s Park. The parade will include members of the Boys Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys Little League and Girls Softball League who will be pulling a special boat with a wreath atop that will be launched into the Delaware River to the sound of taps playing in the background and ending with a three shot volley.

\”So come let us join together as a community to pay a special homage to those who sacrificed their lives for us. The ceremony will be held indoors at Mary Ethel Costello School if there is inclement weather. \”

ETCETRA …………….SOURCE http://www.remember.gov

The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.

The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died for our freedom.

It will help to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble holiday it was meant to be. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.

Related: Military Times Remembers The Fallen

Related: The Ultimate Sacrifce

Related: Our Men and women in the military

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At 4 p.m., we approached a small city of about 100 boats in the fleet just 25 minutes from the dock in the Delaware Bay. As we positioned in for the night, every boat as far as you could see had fish. The bite was on before we could even drop anchor. It didn\’t take long before the first rod screamed off the back of the boat, and 20 minutes later the first 75-pound drum was aboard. That was just the beginning: one after the other we had fish on.
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